Automotive Technician Apprentice — Military Veterans

Job overview

The Automotive Technician Apprentice — Military Veterans role is onsite in Wayzata, MN; compensation is not specified. The Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program helps military veterans transition into automotive work through dealership experience and a one-year competency-based apprenticeship. Working alongside experienced technicians and service professionals, the apprentice develops the skills to diagnose, service, and repair Kia vehicles. The program’s training and hands-on work lead toward Kia Service Technician certification and support a transition into the automotive industry.

What you'll do

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicles
• perform inspections and diagnostics using Kia procedures and equipment
• complete repair orders and warranty documentation
• test-drive vehicles and verify repair quality
• communicate with service advisors and shop foremen
• maintain a safe, organized work environment and follow dealership safety procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

automotive technician apprentice

military veterans

kia

vtap

apprenticeship

vehicle diagnostics

vehicle repair

wayzata mn

gi bill approved

kia service technician certification

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time employment with a participating Kia retailer
• one-year GI Bill-approved apprenticeship
• eligible veterans may receive a Monthly Housing Allowance.

Why this role

One-year competency-based, GI Bill-approved apprenticeship leading to Kia Service Technician certification; designed for military veterans with honorable discharge and mechanical or technical experience; eligible veterans may receive a Monthly Housing Allowance through the GI Bill.

About the employer

Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP) is hiring for this role. Industry: General Automotive Repair. Sector: 81.